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Writing Since the 1770s Desk Mat
The Writer is a child-sized automaton built by Pierre Jaquet-Droz in the 1770s.
What you're wearing
He dips a goose quill and writes with it, a wheel in his back can be set to write any text up to 40 letters long, and he still works today in the Museum of Art and History in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Drawn in the manner of a red and black chalk study. Full-bleed XL desk mat, 16 x 32 in.
Materials & fit
- Material
- neoprene with a stitched edge (Desk mat), made to order.
Shipping & production
Made to order. Pressed and shipped in the US, with delivery time added on top depending on your destination.
US standard shipping is charged by weight and shown at checkout before you pay. For one item it starts at $4.95 for a tee, $5.09 for a cap, $6.99 for a poster or mug, $8.79 for a hoodie or sweatpants and $10.79 for a desk mat; more items add weight.
Each piece is made to order, so we can’t accept returns for a change of mind or the wrong size — please check the size guide first.
If an item arrives damaged or misprinted, contact us through the contact form within 30 days of delivery with a photo and we’ll arrange a free reprint or refund — no need to send anything back.
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